Hike Routes
Choose your challenge. Each route offers a unique experience.
The scout hike is open to 10 - 14 year olds for teams of 3 to 5 Scouts. It covers approximately 27km starting from Adventure Dolphin Pangbourne to Goring, the Ridgeway and finishing at Compton. Scouts walk alone, unaided by adults between checkpoints.
Tim's Junket hike is our family hike intended for families (in past Hikes Cubs have used this as an activity they can undertake with their parents/leaders, at least two adults should be part of extended family or leaders). The route is classified as Terrain 0.
The Ridgeway Challenge is now inclusive for participants aged 14 and above, featuring three distinct competitions: Explorer (14-18 years), Network (18-25 years), and Adult & Mixed Ages (25+). The route covers approximately 45km, starting from Compton and visiting Aldworth, Warren Farm Cottage, Blewbury, East Hendred, East Illsley, and finishing back at Compton.
Competitions on this route:
Teams should use the checkpoints on this site (with provided coordinates) to plan their route before the hike.
